Collaborative Mental Health Therapist — Growth & Supervision

New Directions Mental Health, New Directions Mental Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

New Directions Mental Health is seeking licensed and eligible Mental Health Therapists to join a growing behavioral health team in the Pittsburgh area. The role emphasizes collaborative care, supervision, and ongoing professional development to support licensure and career growth.

You will provide outpatient therapy, develop safety and wellness plans, and coordinate with psychiatrists, dietitians, and staff to deliver high-quality care to diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in a clinically relevant field.
• Provisional license per state regulation may be required.
• Educational background that leads to or has resulted in professional licensing.
• Passionate about mental health and committed to high-quality care.
• Ongoing professional development including supervision and continuing education.
• Eager to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance client care.
• Strong commitment to ethical practice and maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with clients and families.
• Ability to manage time effectively and complete documentation and administrative tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct culturally sensitive, strength-based assessments for new clients and families, creating a welcoming and understanding environment for diverse backgrounds.
• Provide tailored outpatient individual and family therapy based on the unique needs and circumstances of each client, fostering a path to healing and resilience.
• Develop comprehensive crisis plans, safety plans, relapse prevention plans, and wellness plans, supporting the maintenance of stable functioning and empowering clients in their mental health journey.
• Actively participate in case consultations, agency meetings, and discharge planning, contributing your expertise to enhance client care.
• Ensure timely completion of billing, documentation, individualized treatment plans, and insurance authorization forms, upholding the highest standards of professional responsibility.
• Engage in collaborative care with our team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, dietitians, administrative staff, and fellow therapists, to provide a holistic approach to mental health care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Rapport with clients and families

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or related field

Job description

New Directions Mental Health is seeking licensed and eligible Mental Health Therapists to join a growing behavioral health team in the Pittsburgh area. The role emphasizes collaborative care, supervision, and ongoing professional development to support licensure and career growth.

You will provide outpatient therapy, develop safety and wellness plans, and coordinate with psychiatrists, dietitians, and staff to deliver high-quality care to diverse communities.